Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds that child victims of violence face long-term psychological effects
Adults who were victims of gunshot, stab, and assault wounds as children had higher rates of PTSD
Apr 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Experiencing trauma can change some people's outlook on life—sometimes for the better
Traumatic experiences are surprisingly common, with about three-quarters of the population dealing with some form of trauma at least once in their lives. This might mean experiencing things like abuse, violence or natural ...
Apr 6, 2023
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Health
Brain injury toolkit helps support domestic violence survivors
A new approach to trauma-informed care developed by domestic violence survivor advocates and researchers at The Ohio State University has been found in a new study to improve support organizations' care for survivors by better ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Childhood trauma linked to adult mental health problems: Women harmed more by abuse, men by neglect
A new study shows that men and women are affected differently by childhood trauma: women are more affected by childhood emotional trauma and sexual abuse, whereas men are more affected by childhood emotional and physical ...
Mar 26, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Childhood trauma linked with greater tendency to anger in anxious or depressed patients
Scientists have found that depression and anxiety sufferers who have had a traumatic childhood tend to grow up as angry adults, and the worse the trauma, the angrier the adult. This can affect personal mental health and social ...
Mar 26, 2023
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Genetics
How the effects of trauma can be inherited through epigenetic mechanisms
Our parents and grandparents form part of who we are. They reared us and served as our role models, and they also passed on their genes. That's why we are similar to them, and why we share a genetic predisposition to develop ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Men over 65 are at greater risk than women of skull fractures from falls, finds study
Each year, more than 3 million people ages 65 and older are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Head trauma is the leading cause of serious injury with skull fractures being reported as a serious outcome. ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Medications
Neurologist working to improve access to MS treatments
Together with multiple sclerosis (MS) experts, biostatisticians and clinicians from across the globe, a UK HealthCare neurologist has helped compile an essential list of MS medications for patients in resource-poor settings.
Mar 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Traumas in children and adolescents can be treated effectively, say researchers
Psychotherapeutic treatment based on trauma-focused therapy is highly effective for children and adolescents who have experienced repeated traumatic events such as sexual, physical or emotional abuse. This is the conclusion ...
Mar 1, 2023
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Health
Crashing an e-scooter likely to lead to more serious injuries than crashing a bike
E-scooter riders are likely to sustain more serious injuries, particularly those of the head, than cyclists after a road traffic collision, finds an audit of recent trauma care in England and Wales, and published online in ...
Mar 1, 2023
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